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From: "Senk, Mark J. (CDC/NIOSH/NPPTL)" <zia7@xxxxxxx>
To: <blind-hams@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:28 PM
Subject: [blind-hams] OT - talking washing machine
From
https://www.cnet.com/news/listen-up-this-ge-washing-machine-can-talk/#ftag=CAD590a51e
Are you ready to have a conversation with your washing machine?
As ridiculous as that sounds, the $99 Talking Laundry Module was designed by
GE's microfactory to help the visually impaired do their laundry. Plug it
into this existing GE washer or a connected Electric or Gas GE dryer and
it'll read your cycle selections aloud. You'll be able to control the volume
with a knob, and even press a button for an estimate of the time remaining
in your cycle.
GE's microfactory in Louisville, Kentucky -- called FirstBuild -- developed
the technology in collaboration with the Kentucky School for the Blind and
the American Printing House for the Blind. A 14-year-old member of the
FirstBuild community took the lead on programming the module.
The Talking Laundry Module is available now in limited quantities on
FirstBuild's site. As it hasn't hit mass production yet, the site warns to
expect delivery to take four to six weeks.
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